Aflac, the leading provider of voluntary insurance in the United States, announced today that the company has been named to the 2014 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America list. This is the fourth consecutive year that Aflac has appeared on the prestigious list. In the 2014 survey, Aflac exceeded its sector average in key survey areas, including Codes of Conduct, Compliance, Corruption & Bribery, Corporate Governance, Customer Relationship Management, Supply Chain Management, Operational Eco-Efficiency, and Risk Detection.

"We are proud to have secured a place on the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the 4th consecutive year," Aflac's Vice President of Facilities and Chair of the Green Committee Alfred Blackmar said. "Aflac understands its vital role in the community and prioritizes sustainability in our business practices. This recognition from DJSI validates that operating a strong business while focusing on social responsibility go hand-in-hand."

The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices were launched in 1999 as the first global sustainability benchmarks. The indices are offered cooperatively by RobecoSAM and S&P Dow Jones Indices. The family of indices tracks the stock performance of the world's leading companies in terms of economic, environmental and social criteria. The indices serve as benchmarks for investors who integrate sustainability considerations into their portfolios, and provide an effective engagement platform for companies who want to adopt sustainable best practices.